Premature growth-plate closure in dogs
A condition where a growing bone's growth zone stops working too early, often after injury, so the bone stops lengthening. It can cause limb deformity, uneven leg length, joint problems and lameness in young dogs.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Premature growth-plate closure, including Skye Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.4 to 12.4 years.
Premature growth-plate closure in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- orthopaedic condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Premature growth-plate closure is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Premature growth-plate closure (1), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.